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The committee's role is to review and provide feedback on spending of revenue retained as a result of 2024 Jefferson County Ballot Measure 1A.  The committee is advisory in nature. 

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1. Regular meetings of the BRAC shall be held a minimum of two (2) times a year or more frequently as requested by a majority of the BRAC members or by the Chair.

2. All BRAC meetings shall be held at the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Facility .

3. All BRAC meetings shall be open to the public, and minutes of such meetings shall be kept. The BRAC shall make meeting notices, agendas, date, time and location of regular and special meetings available to the public.

4. All actions of the BRAC shall be taken by motion approved by a majority of the BRAC.

5. Fifty percent (50%) of the BRAC members shall constitute a quorum. 

Jefferson County Strategy Innovation and Finance Department
Amy Smith, Executive Assistant
100 Jefferson County Parkway, 4th Floor
Golden, CO 80419

(303) 271-8540
ajsmith@jeffco.us

 

1. Composition  
The BRAC shall be comprised of at least seven (7) and not more than nine (9) members as identified below.  
 
2. Qualifications
a. All members shall be Jefferson County residents, unless otherwise approved by the BCC.
b. Jefferson County elected officials, appointed officials, and county staff are not eligible to be BRAC members.
c. One BRAC member shall be the Chair of the County Audit Committee (or another member of the same committee designated by the Audit Committee).
d. One BRAC member shall be the Chair of the County Budget Advisory Committee (or another member of the same committee designated by the Budget Advisory Committee).
e. The remaining BRAC members shall be selected based on their demonstrated expertise and experience in fields relevant to the BRAC’s responsibilities, including, without limitation, expertise and experience in (i) the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, potholes and other County infrastructure; (ii) wildfire and flood mitigation and response; (iii) addiction and mental health programs; (iii) crime prevention programs and strategies; and (iv) other County public safety functions.  
f. Based on the availability of applicants, the County’s preference is to have at least two members residing in each County commissioner district.
g. Any vacancies on the BRAC shall be filled by appointment from the BCC.
 
3. Terms
a. BRAC members shall serve at the pleasure of the BCC, and may be removed with or without cause, at the discretion of the BCC.  
b. To achieve staggered terms, as many as three (3) of the initial BRAC members will be appointed to serve one-year terms, and as many as three (3) other initial members will be appointed to serve two-year terms.  
c. See Board and Commission Appointments Policy for term limits.
d. Any member may resign from the BRAC at any time by providing written notice to the BRAC Chair or Vice-Chair.
 
4. Officers
a. The BRAC shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair, each for a one (1) year term, at its first regular meeting each year.   b. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the BRAC. The Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the Chair’s absence.
 
5. Remuneration
Members of the BRAC shall not be compensated. 

 

1. The BRAC shall review annually the revenue and earnings resulting from the passage of the 2024 Ballot Measure 1A.  

2. The BRAC shall review uses of revenue and earnings and report to the Board of County Commissioners.  

3. The County shall provide the BRAC the revenue and earnings resulting from the passage of the 2024 Ballot Measure 1A, the audit on such revenue and earnings from the independent auditor, and the uses of the revenue and earnings. 

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